Similar to neighboring West Coast crew Jurassic 5, Dilated Peoples revitalized the rap underground with a small number of (mainly underground) releases. Mid-'90s hip-hop shows brought together Evidence and Rakaa as a pair and after agreeing to start collaborating on tracks, they became Dilated Peoples. Dilated Peoples released the tracks "Third Degree" and "Work the Angles" for ABB Records after bringing in... read full bio
Demdike ventured into considerably harsher, more aggressive territory on the first in a continuing series of exploratory 12"s released under the 'Testpressing' name. For their "Wonderland" LP, which again changed both their aesthetic and aural approaches, these club experiments were perfected. On Passion, they took their love of dance floor evolutions a step further. A sideways move led to two lengthy... read full bio
Eydis Evensen is originally from the isolated village of Blönduós in northern Iceland, where she grew up listening to a wide range of music, including Tchaikovsky, Radiohead and Led Zeppelin, as storms raged outside. She released her debut album Bylur on XXIM Records (Sony), which Dustin O'Halloran called "a beautiful debut full of rich and nuanced arrangements" and was strongly... read full bio
Scottish-Thai musician Helen Ganya, based in Brighton, explores with existentially-driven lyrics and off-kilter sounds to create a complex musical environment. She previously released music under the name Dog In The Snow. She reaches out from the suburban horror in her most recent album, polish the machine (Bella Union), looking for a cathartic respite that sees beyond the mundane. Additionally, she... read full bio
Fox is an MC who performs at the highest tier of the UK bass music scene as a recording artist, as a member of LEVELZ and as a host at Swing Ting and The North Quarter events. Fox was born in Manchester and raised in Jamaica. Fox's discography is distinguished for its breadth and adaptability. Elite musicians including Tyler Daley, Alix Perez,... read full bio
With its extensive history and global port, Antwerp has long been a crossroads of cultures, a location where people from all over the world come together and share ideas. Even though their albums are incredible, Antwerp Gispy Ska Orkestra is best known for their electrifying live performances, which have won over crowds in countries like Ukraine, Spain, Portugal, Italy, the... read full bio
The well-known Norwegian drum and bass musician TeeBee (Torgeir Byrknes) is famous for his unique sound and remarkable production abilities. TeeBee has made a remarkable impact on the drum and bass world with his avant-garde approach to sound and genre-defining songs. TeeBee had a deep interest in music from a young age. He composed tunes and riffs as soon as he picked... read full bio
House of EL, alias Kieron McIntosh, began as a jazz trumpeter and multi-instrumentalist before pursuing songwriting and production, where he soon gained recognition and created his own distinct sound. While naming Massive Attack, Gorillaz, Joy Division, Bootsy Collins, Stevie Wonder and Miles Davis as influences on his own work, House of EL is a singular creative force at the moment that... read full bio
The London-based band Kinkajous explores the borderlands between jazz, symphonic and electronic music with a captivating blend of tonalities and influences. They are known for creating a dramatic and cinematic sound, earning the title of "a key part of the British music landscape" according to CLASH. They are led by drummer/producer Benoît Parmentier and saxophonist/clarinetist Adrien Cau. Their much awaited second album,... read full bio
Keston Cobblers Club has been slowly making a reputation for themselves through the years. They independently published their first album, One, For Words, and two EPs, A Scene of Plenty and A Pocket Guide to Escaping. Then followed Wildfire, an album that received a ton of acclaim from everyone, including Steve Lamacq, Dermot O'Leary, Edith Bowman and Bob Harris of the... read full bio
Joshua Burnside is a producer, composer and vocalist of experimental folk music. He draws inspiration from the traditions of Irish traditional song and alternative electronica, cutting and fusing them with a variety of discovered sounds, global music and unconventional production techniques. Joshua's first album, Ephrata, was made available via Quiet Arch Records. Guy Garvey, Cillian Murphy, Mark Radcliffe, Phil Taggart, Tom Ravenscroft and... read full bio
Joe Nolan's old soul lyrics and captivating voice imply that the odds of breaking through are in his favor, despite the fact that it's not every day that a songwriter makes it from the dark corners of open mic nights to the high wattage, real deal scene. The advantage is given by Joe Nolan's distinctive and personal voice. His range of... read full bio
Imagine This Is A High Dimensional Space of All Possibilities, the latest album by James Holden, is scheduled to be released through Border Community. The album is Holden's first since The Animal Spirits, which Loud & Quiet rated a 9/10 for being "dramatic, colorful and Holden's fullest-sounding work yet." Along with the announcement, he also released the lead single, "Contains Multitudes," an... read full bio
Lowkey, a powerful and electric rapper from the UK, is a towering figure in the scene who revives the long legacy of conscious hip-hop advocacy for the generation affected by the war on terrorism. Lowkey has a devoted and expanding following of fans and continues to break new ground and incite new hysteria with its politically charged lyrics and clever... read full bio
The Italian musician is behind a number of this decade's most distinctive albums, including Persona (Warp), Quantum Jelly (Editions Mego) and Superimpositions (Boomkat Editions), and is also the head of famous experimental label Presto! One of the most renowned and long-running annual awards in the realm of digital culture and music, the Prix Arts Electronica, recognized Lorenzo Senni's EP "Persona" with the... read full bio
London Afrobeat Collective is excited to return to the festival circuit after spending the last two years in the wilderness creating a massive new repertoire that draws on their favorite inspirations from around the globe. Their high-energy live show is not to be missed. They got their start in the London scene and are a frequent smash on the UK & Europe... read full bio
Milan Ring is motivated by hope, whether it is the prospect of a different route or a light at the end of the tunnel she is now on. It's the resolute motto that frames each rhythm, musical note and lyric on her debut album, I'm Feeling Hopeful, which Milan wrote, recorded, executive produced and mixed entirely. The album won several awards, including... read full bio
Timur Tokdemir started exploring club culture when visiting Berlin as a young man living in the suburbs of Munich learning classical guitar, which finally changed his direction. Tokdemir moved to Berlin and published his debut EP, "See Thru," which put him on the radar of the global electronic music industry rather than pursue a career in classical music. He began... read full bio
Rising sensation Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel was born in Nigeria. From his debut solo single, "Eleko," to his smash, "Mama," which spent several weeks at the top of streaming charts across the African continent, as well as other hits like "Che Che," "Bobo," featuring Davido, "Up To Something," "Geng" and "Of Lagos," Mayorkun has established himself as one of the most... read full bio
Matt 'Jam' Lamont is a pioneer, a well-known DJ, a skilled producer and remixer, a label and A&R manager and a radio host who has been a vital component of the UK Dance scene from its start. With his tenure at the storied Sunday venue, The Arches in South London, Matt's career and the emerging UK underground sounds both truly came into... read full bio
